Chapter 7 – Unexpected Call

When you smile, I melt inside
I'm not worthy for a minute of your time
I really wish it was only me and you
I'm jealous of everybody in the room

First Date – Blink 182

Claire Fields had fought hard yet stood no chance against her attacker.

The young woman lay sprawled against the alley wall, the front of her blue scrubs was black soaked right through with blood, her tattered red locks lay over her shoulders, matted with blood and her strikingly blue eyes were wide.

Anna felt sick, no matter how many times she saw scenes like this she was filled with a overwhelming sickness, and disbelief that another human being had cause this. It was hard to stay detached, to proceed with the job when coming upon scenes like this. They had to catch the killer though, and with that in mind Anna lifted her camera, peering through the lens.

Crouching down beside the body, she lowered her camera and reached for the open wallet lying beside their victim. Thanks to Flack they already knew who she was, but looking at the identification in the wallet Anna could have sworn she was looking at someone else.

There was a picture, Claire was stood beside who Anna assumed was her boyfriend, both smiling brightly at the camera as Claire held up her left hand, the sparkling diamond ring shining brightly. Shaking her head Anna lowered the wallet into an evidence bag and spotted Danny approaching, a grim expression on his handsome face.

Turning away Anna gave him a moment to grasp what they were dealing with here, "What do we know?" he asked, after another few long moments of silence. Danny crouched down on the opposite side of the body,

"Claire Fields, 23 year old med student, engaged. Appears she was heading home from a shift at the hospital when our killer caught up with her..." Anna answered, her hands grasping at her camera once again.

"Son of a bitch." Danny shook his head as he turned away from Claire's brutalized body. Anna though let her gaze linger on Claire, unable to shake off an unpleasant feeling. A shiver ran down her spine, Claire in a lot of ways looked like Anna, and it scared her slightly. Standing up she moved away from the body, taking a breath as she began to process the scene.

Anna didn't envy Flacks job, not long after she'd arrived the Detective had left to go an in form the family of Claire Fields of her demise. It had been something she'd only had to suffer through doing once; informing someone that their child, their baby was gone was beyond horrific.

"Are you okay?" After a few more minutes of silence, Danny had carefully approached Anna, being sure to keep his attention on the job but there was something with the way she was carrying herself that was worrying him. He too had found himself shaken by Claire's resemblance to Anna.

Anna looked at Danny and nodded, revelling in the warmth of his body. They weren't too close but she was close to take a little comfort from him. "I'm fine, just never gets any easier you know. How people can..." she trailed off and shook her head, blowing out a breath.

Danny rested a hand on her lower back, giving her what comfort he could whilst they were out here. It made him happy feeling her lean back into it slightly, 2 weeks had passed since their first night together. They'd managed to spend every spare one since then together, Danny was hooked. Something about this girl left him wanting more. Rubbing a soothing circle on her back he reluctantly pulled away and turned back to the scene.

Anna was stiff and sore, but pleasantly so. It'd been an early start in work but a very late night back at Danny's, Anna wasn't sure she could remember a night during the last 2 weeks wherein she'd achieved in getting a maximum of 8 hours sleep.

Not that she was complaining, in fact if it were possible to do so she would have gladly forgone sleep altogether, it was just taking up valuable hours that could be used for something more productive.

There had only been a few occasions during the 2 weeks where Danny had stayed at her place, he'd claimed the block unsafe so did his best to keep her preoccupied at his place instead. Anna had to agree with him though, the apartment she lived in now was only meant to be temporary, and somehow she'd managed to get settled there.

After receiving news from Jason however that there had been 2 robberies in their building during last week alone, Anna had begun apartment searching much to Danny's immense pleasure and relief.

Today's case was proving to be fruitless. There'd been no evidence or trace left by their suspect at the scene so now after an order from Mac, Anna was sat in the canteen taking a much needed break. Nursing a cup of hot chocolate in one hand, Anna circled a property ad in the paper.

"Are you slacking again?"

"Nope, I'm apartment hunting what's your excuse?" Anna replied not missing a beat, a small smile gracing her lips when she looked up to see Danny pouring himself a coffee.

"I need a break away from the AV lab." He sighed, running a hand over his face tiredly as he joined her at the small table, "So what we got here then?" he asked, stealing the newspaper to look at what she had.

"There are a few places that seem pretty decent, won't know decent until I check them out though." She told him, already liking the sound of one apartment she'd managed to circle three times.

"I could help you if you want? You know, come to check them out with you..." Danny suggested looking up his eyes locking with hers. Anna smiled and leaned forward pressing a chaste, yet sweet kiss on his lips. They weren't keeping it a secret that there was something between them but both were private people so they tried to keep it on the down low.

"I'd really like that." Anna told him, reluctant for there not to be any contact between them though Danny reached forward taking her hand in his.

"Go out with me tomorrow. I actually realised last night we haven't had a proper date..."

"A date? Who would have thought you were such a romantic..." Anna chuckled, her fingers intertwining with his. Danny smirked,

"We've all got our secrets, just don't broadcast it okay, I've a reputation to uphold." He said seriously as he hopped off his stool. Anna laughed and nodded, and made a locking motion with her lips. Rolling his eyes Danny chuckled, pressing a kiss to her forehead before he left the room again.

Anna watched him go, unable to wipe the smile from her face. Things were great, she couldn't remember being as happy as she was now. Running a hand through her curls she took a sip of her chocolate before pulling the paper back to her.

Unable to keep her mind off the 'date' Danny was planning Anna quickly began scanning through the possible things they could do on a date. Hearing her phone ring she answered a smile on her face and was immediately struck dumb by the voice on the other end.

"Harris."

"Anna, it's your Mother"

Anna froze, her pen dropping to the table as her blood ran cold.

Okay so sorry for the late update! Thanks to those who reviewed and added this story to alert! This is only a short update but I'll have the next chapter up asap

Thanks Donna for all your support with this story.

Donna – It's so much more than a one night thing! Could you have enough of Danny after one night, I certainly couldn't. You know what's coming up :D

Sch – Anna challenges Danny in a way he hasn't had before, it's a chemistry neither could deny I don't think and I'm looking forward to seeing how they go together. There's a lot planned for them in the real world things are gonna turn a little more serious.

xSamiliciousx – Thanks for your review and support hun I love that your loving this story and them together!

Ditto123 – 'New Lindsey' I see her as Lindsey's complete opposite personally :P Anna knows what she wants and she'll go after it, there's no time for games. Thanks for your review hun hope you keep with it!